Practice Plant Physiology (2) - Plant Physiology

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Question 1.
What is imbibition?
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Think of how dry sponge absorbs water.
Question 2.
What process involves movement from high to low concentration?
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Consider how a drop of food coloring spreads in water.
3Question 3.
What process is primarily responsible for the upward movement of water in plants?
- Osmosis
- Transpiration Pull
- Diffusion
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Consider the evaporation from leaves.
4Question 4.
True or False: Osmosis only refers to the movement of nutrients.
- True
- False
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Remember, osmosis is about water!
Question 5.
Evaluate the impact of increased humidity on transpiration rates. Provide a justification based on knowledge of factors affecting transpiration.
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Think about how saturated air affects evaporation.
Question 6.
Design an experiment to test the effect of light intensity on the rate of photosynthesis in a specific plant. Outline your methodology and expected outcomes.
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Use a favorite plant and track its response to changing light!

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